Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Culinary Arts (2020): did not establish eligibility for at least three of the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a chef, failed to demonstrate eligibility for at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The AAO found that the submitted awards and certificates were not proven to be nationally or internationally recognized for excellence in the field. Additionally, the evidence for memberships pertained to employment rather than associations requiring outstanding achievements of their members.
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Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
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